Chicago Botanic Garden Summer 2019

Interested in finding even more programs and activities at the Chicago Botanic Garden? Go to chicagobotanic.org/ calendar for a day-by-day listing. Please check our website and social media for any updates or changes to events. Hours Open daily, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through June 3; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 4 to September 2. Dining The Garden View Café is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through June 2; from June 3 to September 2, open until 9 p.m. The outdoor Garden Grille is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on select weekends in May, weather permitting; from June 3 to September 2, open until 9 p.m. daily. The Rose Terrace Beer Garden is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 25 to 27, weather per- mitting; from June 3 to September 2, open until 7 p.m. Sunday to Tuesday, until 9 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, and until 3 p.m. Saturday. TrueJuice at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends, from May 25 to September 2, including Memorial Day and Labor Day. Shopping The Garden Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through June 2; from June 3 to September 2, open until 9 p.m. Reference The Plant Information Service is open from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday (closed holidays); the phone hotline is available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Send your plant questions to plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org or call (847) 835-0972. The Lenhardt Library is open from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday and by appointment (closed holidays). Send your refer- ence questions to library@chicagobotanic.org. Tram Tours Tram tours start at 10 a.m. daily (weather permitting) through October 27; see website for schedule; fee applies. Sunday Shuttle Service to Glencoe Metra The Sundays-only shuttle service meets trains between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. May 12 to September 1. Round-trip shuttle tickets are $2 per person. Garden members and children 5 and under ride free. Calendar chicagobotanic.org/calendar Ongoing 12 chicagobotanic.org Butterflies & Blooms Summer 2019 Bees & Beyond Through September This Garden-wide program inspires a genuine appreciation for the vital role pollinators play in our everyday lives and in maintaining a healthy, diverse planet. Look for pollinator-themed display gardens; topiaries; a months-long interactive exhibi- tion, A Pollinator’s Perspective; and more, including After Hours Buzz, a series of cocktail events with sci- entists. Explore the stunning diversity of pollinators and the ways you can help protect these important creatures. See page 6 for more information. chicagobotanic.org/beesandbeyond Generously supported by Boeing with addi- tional support by ComEd and Plante Moran Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America May 11 through October 20 Daily, weather permitting; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; from June 5 to August 28, open until 8 p.m. on Wednes- days; fee applies; free for Garden Plus members and above on Wednesdays, and free every day for President’s Circle members. Generously supported by Bank of America Special offer to all Bank of America customers: Buy one ticket for entry to the Model Railroad Garden with any Bank of America identified credit/debit card and get one ticket free (free ticket is equal or lesser value; on-site purchases only). Butterflies & Blooms May 25 through September 2 Daily, weather permitting; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; fee applies; free for Garden Plus members and above on Wednesdays, and free every day for President’s Circle members; Regenstein Learning Campus. Garden Chef Series Saturdays & Sundays, May 25 through October 6 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Generously supported by Food Network Magazine Rose Terrace Beer Garden Opens May 25 Enjoy craft beers and light bites in a beautiful setting near the Krasberg Rose Garden. See hours in dining listing above. May highlights Get Growing Plant Sale Friday & Saturday, May 17 & 18 Start a new spring look at this plant sale presented by the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society. The sale consists of hundreds of specialty plants, many one-of-a-kind, and composed planters. On Friday, from 10 to 11 a.m., the sale is open to President’s Circle members; from 11 a.m. to noon, to Director’s Circle; and noon to 4 p.m. to all Garden members. The sale is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. While supplies last. Other events include staff demonstrations on plant selection and planting. Generously supported by JULIE, Inc. Friday & Saturday, May 17 & 18 Members-only Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Production Greenhouses 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; preregistration required; fee applies .